Rumor Has It: Former WWE stars Set to Join AEW

WWE and AEW are two of the biggest names in wrestling today, and it’s common for wrestlers to move between companies depending on their careers. Take, for example, performers like Chris Jericho and Jon Moxley who moved to AEW from WWE. Other stars like CM Punk and Bryan Danielson shifted to WWE from AEW making a significant impact on both places.Recently, three well-known wrestlers, MVP, Bobby Lashley and Sheldon Benjamin left WWE and are now talking to AEW. They used to be part of the popular ‘The Hurt Business,’ a well-known professional wrestling stable that performed on WWE Raw from 2020 to 2022. Their move to All Elite Wrestling is intriguing as it will mark a fresh chapter in their professional career. Fans are eager to see what will happen next and whether these wrestlers will be able to retain their position in AEW. Let’s explore their journey.Also Read: “The Business Is Dead”: Former WWE Superstar Discusses WWE’s Role In Killing The Hurt BusinessBy now, the fans have been acquainted with every drama, incident, and remark that erupted after it was announced that the dominant stable, The Hurt Business was dissolved. WWE superstar, Montel Vontavious Porter’s (also known as MVP) return to the company in 2020 marked the formation of the popular ‘The Hart Business. Other members of the group include Bobby Lashley, Sheldon Benjamin, and Cedric Alexander. After their contracts expired (except Alexander), the trio were reportedly found talking to AEW.There are rumors that MVP, Lashley, and Benjamin will team up together to create another group only this time their chosen promotion is AEW. According to Fightful Select, AEW has been in regular conversations with the trio and there have been discussions about creating a new group in AEW that will resemble their former stable. However, there’s been no confirmation about the same.After Lashley and MVP left the company, a company named Totally Harmless Concept LLC took action. They filed for a new trademark related to MVP’s ring name and terms connected to The Hurt Business and came up with a new moniker ‘The Hurt Syndicate.’ If this piece of information is true, then it is likely that their induction could occur at AEW’s upcoming event called, Tag Team Casino Gauntlet match featuring tag teams.However, Fightful Select has not confirmed any specific plans involving them in the match. So, while there are strong hints that these former WWE stars might make the big transition to AEW and possibly form a new version of their old team, fans will have to wait and see how things develop.Also Read: MVP shuts down rumors of him calling Triple H racist